kjelvd

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From kjelva (to calve). Cognate with Icelandic kelfdur. Doublet of kalva.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /çɛl(v)d/, (Folldal, Gudbrand Valley) /çæɽd/

Adjective

kjelvd m or f (neuter singular kjelvt, definite singular and plural kjelvde)

  1. bearing a calf
    Synonym: kalva

Derived terms

  • kvikkjelvd